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Sticky Chili Lime Tofu with Coconut Rice

Tofu is cooked in a sticky chili lime sauce and served over fluffy coconut rice. The perfect dinner for summer, easy and flavorful!
4.93 from 14 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Sticky Chili Lime Tofu

  • 1 block firm or extra firm tofu [14 oz]
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch [24g]
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil [15ml]
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup maple syrup [60ml]
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp water

Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup white rice dry [180g]
  • 1 cup water [240ml]
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk [195g]
  • 1 tsp cane sugar [4g]
  • ½ tsp salt

Peach Cucumber Salsa

  • 1 large peach [170g]
  • 1 oz red onion [10g]
  • ½ cucumber [80g]
  • ¼ jalapeno pepper
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds flat leaf parsley, toasted coconut, lime

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the coconut rice by adding all the ingredients into a pot. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. The liquid will be all absorbed and rice should be fluffy.
  • While the rice cooks prepare the tofu by pressing it and cutting the tofu into 6 big rectangles. Cut the tofu into thirds the long way so you have 3 thinner, large squares. Then cut those squares in half.
  • Coat the tofu in the cornstarch this helps to make a nice crust. If you can't have cornstarch it is okay to skip this step.
  • In a large pan add half of the sesame oil and 3 rectangles of tofu. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes on a low heat until golden. When those are cooked remove from the pan add the rest of the sesame oil and repeat with the other 3 tofu rectangles.
  • To prepare the sticky chili lime sauce add the lime juice, maple syrup, water and seasonings together in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • If your pan is big enough to add all 6 tofu rectangles you can do this next step all at once. Add 3 pieces of the tofu in and half the sauce. Cook the tofu in the sauce on a low medium heat and the sugars in the maple syrup will begin to caramelize. It will go from a liquid to a thick glaze. You can flip the tofu while it cooks and rub the glaze over it as it thickens.
  • Once the sauce has turned into a completely sticky glaze you can either take the tofu out or let it cook a little longer to blacken.
  • While the tofu cooks you can prepare the salsa by chopping all the ingredients very small and adding them to a bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • Plate the dish up by adding some of the coconut rice, two pieces of tofu and some of the salsa to a dish. Garnish with lime, sesame seeds, toasted coconut flakes and flat leaf parsley if you like.

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